I'd Like To Know If Women Out There Have Been To A Doctor That Made You Feel Like You Were Wasting Their Time.

[yorath]

[Viho]

You definitely made the proper choice in changing physicians! Regrettably, the communication dilemma appears to occur all as well often. Many Doctor's never look to want to take the time to really listen to their sufferers - it's gotten to be virtually like a factory setting - solution in, solution out, as quickly as you can!That mentioned, in all fairness I believe I ought to also say that sometimes the sufferers are also to blame. You Must tell your physician almost everything you believe could possibly be relavent to your complaint, and explain as clearly as feasible. Of course, we then go back to the reality the the doctor should be willing to take the time to listen and to ask major queries if they need additional explanation. They have to then also be prepared to take the time to thoroughly clarify their diagnosis!I have run into this dilemma three times with myself and my children's medical doctors. The first time it took me years before I switched physicians, considering it should be me, since the doctor had to be appropriate. As soon as I switched I realized I need to have carried out so lengthy ago.The last two occasions I switched a lot a lot more speedily and found physicians who were willing to commit a lot more time operating with me to resolve issues. Despite the fact that this doesn't sound like what is going on in your case, we all also require to be confident of the motives we're not happy with a physician. Make positive that you are not just searching for somebody who will "tell you what you want to hear", simply because that does take place! However, if you don't feel comfortable with a medical doctor, you ought to never ever really feel undesirable about hunting for a new one particular. You are paying the medical doctor - yes, they are your employee. They should take the time to listen and investigate any complaints the patient might have, and must In no way just dismiss some thing the patient says.I hope this new medical professional will get you on the road to recovery!Check out this book on communication with physicians for a lot more help:http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?r=1&ean=9780195126570 Sources: http://heartdisease.about.com/library/weekly/aapr112801c.htm ILovePeanut 81 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please confirm your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please confirm your account to send a message.

[Celyddon]

[Drummond]

SOTWord, regarding your answer "Two issues": I know just what you mean about the pediatrition. When my oldest son was in 4th or 5th grade; he came home with a tooth ache. As the night worn on the tooth hurt more and his jaw started swelling. I called his dentist at home and left a message, but the dentist wasn't in. So I called the hospital to ask what I could do until he saw the dentist. They wouldn't give any advice over the phone unless I brought him to the emergency room first; so to town we went. They examined him and concluded what I did-an abcessed tooth. The pediatrician wanted to put him in the hospital and give him antibiotics intreveniously for 3 days. I said for an abcessed tooth? He had no fever and I was taking him to the dentist the next day; so I didn't see the problem. I asked if he couldn't get pills, but the doctor said they could only be given intraveniously. So we went home with an ice pack. When I got home; my husband said the dentist called and said bring him in first thing in the morning. At the dentist office an exray showed nothing. No cavity or anything; he even had me look. He said give him these antibiotics and bring him back in 3 days and we'll pull the tooth. So I filled the prescription and went home to wait for Tuesday. Sunday and Monday came and I got a phone call from the pediatrician. He wanted to know why my son was not back at the hospital. When I explained about the dentist I thought the doctor would have a fit. He shouted that if I did not bring my son to the hospital immediatly; he would have me arrested. I said come get me and told him the dentists name and adress; and appointment time. At the dentist while getting my son ready; I told him what the doctor had threatened. He took his name and number to give him a call. When the tooth came out the dentist told me there was nothing wrong with the tooth; just when the tooth came in a pocket had formed between the teeth with food particles had finally abcessed. Lucky it was a baby tooth. And in the mean time he called the doctor and I wouldn't have any more threats from him. I still have that tooth in the little red treasure chest the dentist put it in.

[Caelan]

MontanaBorn54 said: 2 SOTWord, regarding your answer "Two issues": I know just what you mean about the pediatrition. When my oldest son was in 4th or 5th grade; he came home with a tooth ache. As the night worn on the tooth hurt more and his jaw started swelling. I called his dentist at home and left a message, but the dentist wasn't in. So I called the hospital to ask what I could do until he saw the dentist. They wouldn't give any advice over the phone unless I brought him to the emergency room first; so to town we went. They examined him and concluded what I did-an abcessed tooth. The pediatrician wanted to put him in the hospital and give him antibiotics intreveniously for 3 days. I said for an abcessed tooth? He had no fever and I was taking him to the dentist the next day; so I didn't see the problem. I asked if he couldn't get pills, but the doctor said they could only be given intraveniously. So we went home with an ice pack. When I got home; my husband said the dentist called and said bring him in first thing in the morning. At the dentist office an exray showed nothing. No cavity or anything; he even had me look. He said give him these antibiotics and bring him back in 3 days and we'll pull the tooth. So I filled the prescription and went home to wait for Tuesday. Sunday and Monday came and I got a phone call from the pediatrician. He wanted to know why my son was not back at the hospital. When I explained about the dentist I thought the doctor would have a fit. He shouted that if I did not bring my son to the hospital immediatly; he would have me arrested. I said come get me and told him the dentists name and adress; and appointment time. At the dentist while getting my son ready; I told him what the doctor had threatened. He took his name and number to give him a call. When the tooth came out the dentist told me there was nothing wrong with the tooth; just when the tooth came in a pocket had formed between the teeth with food particles had finally abcessed. Lucky it was a baby tooth. And in the mean time he called the doctor and I wouldn't have any more threats from him. I still have that tooth in the little red treasure chest the dentist put it in. 81 months ago

[Gavino]

Such as going to have a catscan. I was born with water on the brain so my "xrays" are very unusual, so unless it is a real GOOD Doctor, I get the treatment as if I am a "specimen" or guinea pig or when I want something done about a problem I went to see the doctor for I get told "You are lucky you are alive" and they dismiss everything! I get belittled at times to the point of tears and/or anger!   In fact I am going through trying to get off some meds now that I was put on after I had my daughter and it is now 31/2 years later and still on them! Try to find a doctor that "really and truly listens" IS very Hard if not IMPOSSIBLE!   I definitely feel for you and can relate totally!

[Emesto]

Two issues One, I had doctor once who I went to see regarding bronchitis which I get very regularly.  I was prescribed an antibiotic.  While there I showed the doctor an infected toenail.  She said that it had to be cut off.  I came back in 10 days or 2 weeks or whatever about the bronchitis and told her that the antibiotic has almost completely healed the toenail also(85-90% improvement) but that I had taken all of it.  She said that I would not be given any more and that it had to be cut off.  I tried to explain that it was nearly completely well and she said that she wouldn't disucuss it anymore.  I got the feeling that I was being treated as a drug addict or something...we're talking about anti-biotics for heaven's sake and I don't even drink...let alone.  I went to see someone else who gave me a prescription, it healed completely in one week and I never did have it cut off.  Go figure.   My latest issue although a different one is that my children's pediatrician(new town and moving soon) doesn't like the way that I am raising them.  He hates homeschooling(don't know what it has to do with him).  He is visibly angry that I occasionally let our three year old sleep in our bed, doesn't like other minor things also and insulted the state which we moved from.  It is harder at some times than others to keep your temper.   I'm glad that you found a different doctor.  Good luck.   SOTWord's Recommendations Keys to Choosing a Doctor(Barron's Keys to Retirement Planning) Amazon List Price: $5.95 Used from: $5.00 SOTWord 81 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

[Martinus]

Unfortunately, the communication problem seems to happen all too often. Many Doctor's don't seem to want to take the time to actually listen to their patients - it's gotten to be almost like a factory setting - product in, product out, as fast as you can!That said, in all fairness I think I should also say that sometimes the patients are also to blame. You MUST tell your doctor everything you think could possibly be relavent to your complaint, and explain as clearly as possible. Of course, we then go back to the fact the the doctor must be willing to take the time to listen and to ask leading questions if they need further explanation. They must then also be willing to take the time to thoroughly explain their diagnosis!I have run into this problem 3 times with myself and my children's doctors. The first time it took me years before I switched physicians, thinking it must be me, because the physician had to be right. As soon as I switched I realized I should have done so long ago.The last 2 times I switched much more quickly and found doctors who were willing to spend more time working with me to solve problems. Although this doesn't sound like what's going on in your case, we all also need to be sure of the reasons we're not happy with a physician. Make sure that you are not just looking for someone who will "tell you what you want to hear", because that does happen! However, if you don't feel comfortable with a doctor, you should never feel bad about looking for a new one. You are paying the doctor - yes, they are your employee. They should take the time to listen and investigate any complaints the patient may have, and should NEVER just dismiss something the patient says.I hope this new doctor will get you on the road to recovery!Check out this book on communication with physicians for more help:http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?r=1&ean=9780195126570